Larry Nance Jr.
#22PF · Cleveland Cavaliers
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 575 | 7.5 | 5.9 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 53.4% | 35.3% | 69.6% |
| 2025-26 | 29 | 3.3 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 38.1% | 34.6% | 60.0% |
| 2024-25 | 24 | 8.5 | 4.3 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 51.6% | 44.7% | 69.2% |
| 2023-24 | 4 | 6.3 | 8.3 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 58.8% | 25.0% | 66.7% |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.3M
AAV
$2.3M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Larry Nance Jr.'s contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C+ CVI grade. At $2.3M per year over 1 year, this is a minimum-level contract. Larry's deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Power Forwards. At 33, the age-adjusted value factors in potential decline over the contract term. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Larry Nance Jr. earns a C- Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Power Forward. Across 575 career games, Larry has averaged 7.5 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game. Larry's strongest metric is FG% at 5343.8, compared to the NBA Power Forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 1.8, below the Power Forward median of 4.0. Among 83 NBA Power Forwards graded this season, Larry ranks 49th in overall performance. Larry will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Current Sentiment
Nance Jr. returns to Cleveland as a reliable veteran role player, generating modest positive sentiment. His C-minus performance grade suggests inconsistency, raising questions about injury recovery and production levels. The $2.3M contract appears reasonable, though expectations remain tempered given his recent absence. The heartwarming postgame ritual humanizes him, but on-court impact remains the dominant narrative. Fans show cautious optimism about his veteran presence, though concerns linger about durability and consistency.
Transaction History
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